Topic: How To Invest

Stock Pickers Digest Hotline – Friday, October 12, 2018

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SHOPIFY INC., $176.20, symbol SHOP on Toronto, offers merchants of all sizes Internet-based software to design, set up and manage stores across multiple sales channels. They include permanent and temporary retail stores, but also web, mobile and social-media platforms. The software gives merchants a real-time snapshot of their entire business, including inventory, shipping and payments. The company is now opening its first brick-and-mortar location with the goal of attracting more entrepreneurs to use its products and services. The store will be in Los Angeles, at Row DTLA—an historic district filled with shops, restaurant and offices. The location will be focused on building a community and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Shopify intends to host workshops, talks and other events aimed at solving the biggest challenges Shopify merchants face. Merchants will be able to book in-person appointments with Shopify staff and pick up some of the hardware Shopify offers. Merchants visiting the story will also be able to access product demos and help setting up…